[Golf Topic] Scott Tests Positive for COVID-19... "Will Miss Zozo Championship"

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○…World No. 15 Adam Scott (Australia, photo) has been sidelined by the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

The PGA Tour announced on the 22nd (Korean time) that "Scott tested positive for COVID-19" and "will not participate in the Zozo Championship." This tournament is the stage for the 2020/2021 PGA Tour season, opening tonight at Sherwood Country Club (Par 72, 7,006 yards) in Thousand Oaks, California, USA. Last year, the "returning golf emperor" Tiger Woods (USA) achieved a 3-stroke victory, tying Sam Snead's (USA) record for most wins (82 wins).

Scott has won a total of 14 PGA Tour titles and reached world No. 1 in 2014. The highlight of his golf career was the 2013 Masters. After an extended playoff battle with ?ngel Cabrera (Argentina), he won, becoming the first Australian player to be crowned Masters champion. His most recent victory was the Genesis Invitational in February this year, before the spread of COVID-19. Last month, he finished tied for 38th at the major US Open.

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